Mobile first web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WordPress.

Skills & Expertise frontend web development

I like to explore and learn something new with every project I work on. It keeps things interesting and helps to push what's possible for my clients.

Frontend development

Modern, semantic and lightweight

I like to work closely with designers to faithfully translate their designs right down to the last pixel. On a daily basis you'll find me using HTML, SCSS / BEM, JavaScript / ES2016 and Git with VS Code, Neat, WordPress and Vue.js / Nuxt.js, in order to bring creative designs to life.

WordPress

Tailored to your needs

A majority of websites I build today are content managed as standard. I find that the WordPress platform is often a great choice because it's mature and stable with a built-in REST API. It provides my client's with full editorial control in a way that's intuitive and friendly.

Mobile first

Smartphones, tablets & desktops

Sadly, many websites today still lack adequate support for mobile browsing. I aim to build in this support from the very beginning. An effective grid system with progressive enhancement can ensure a great experience on new and older web browsers alike, well into the future.

Michael is an experienced web developer who has consistently demonstrated a smooth design to build process.

Availability

I'm available to work either remotely or onsite, if the project is based in London. As my availability can fluctuate from day to day, the best way for us to work something out is to contact me directly and we can take it from there.

Frontend contractor

Parallel

Oct 2013 – Dec 2013

This short term contract for Parallel, required me to manage legacy projects, as well as build a range of new digital offerings; from holding pages, to responsive content managed websites with WordPress and HTML5 email campaigns.

Branch

Jul 2011 – Oct 2013

I joined Branch as their first in house web developer. I worked closely with the design team to explore new avenues into digital and to maintain this new area of business.

Freelance

Aug 2009 – Jun 2011

After a few short-term contracts, I decided to explore more freelance work. I had a mixture of agency work and a set of clients sourced by myself working from home.

Structure

Jan 2009 – Jul 2009

Structure were mainly a print-based design studio prior to my arrival. Over this short term contract (as their first in-house developer) I helped push and transition them into a more digital space, consulting on the design process and working to coordinate their overseas developers.

Blue Claw

Jun 2008 – Dec 2008

A short term contract role at Blue Claw. I was required to enact and develop SEO techniques on behalf of their clients, via on-site HTML5 and CSS3 improvements. This helped increase search engine visibility to work in accordance with their ongoing PPC and link building strategies.

Chapter Eight

Mar 2006 – Jun 2008

I started my career at Chapter Eight as a junior; learning the craft of web design, UX, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. The role was frequently client facing with daily catchups and CMS training sessions.

University of Leeds

Sep 2003 – Jun 2006

I graduated with upper second class honors (BA) in Communications & New Media. The course was multidisciplinary in nature; combining both academic and hands-on study of the digital and print industries.

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